Acacia aneura - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
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Benth.
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wfo-0000186688
Common Names
- Acacia Aneura
- Mulga
- Mulga Wattle
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Acacia aneura (also called Mulga, among many other common names) is a small tree native to Australia. It has yellow flowers and grows in dry, sandy soils. It is found in open woodlands, grasslands, and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Acacia aneura is used as a forage crop for livestock and as a green manure crop. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, inflammation, and digestive problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Acacia aneura has yellow flowers with five petals, each about 1 cm long. The seeds are brown, flat, and about 2 mm long. The seedlings are slender, with two cotyledons and a long hypocotyl.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Acacia aneura is a perennial shrub that is native to Australia. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F). It can be pruned back in late winter to encourage new growth.
Where to Find Acacia aneura
Acacia aneura is native to Australia and can be found in arid and semi-arid regions of the country. It is also found in parts of Western Australia, South Australia, and the Northern Territory.
Acacia aneura FAQ
What is the scientific name of Acacia aneura?
Acacia aneura
What is the common name of Acacia aneura?
Mulga
What is the family of Acacia aneura?
Fabaceae
Species in the Acacia genus
Acacia constricta, Acacia auriculiformis, Acacia koa, Acacia scleroxyla, Acacia verticillata, Acacia kauaiensis, Acacia brandegeana, Acacia breviracemosa, Acacia retinodes, Acacia neriifolia, Acacia acuminata, Acacia complanata, Acacia excelsa, Acacia georginae, Acacia kettlewelliae, Acacia phlebophylla, Acacia prominens, Acacia binervata, Acacia buxifolia, Acacia brachybotrya, Acacia bivenosa, Acacia calamifolia, Acacia cardiophylla, Acacia chrysotricha, Acacia constablei, Acacia caesiella, Acacia decora, Acacia fasciculifera, Acacia falciformis, Acacia flavescens, Acacia gladiiformis, Acacia gilbertii, Acacia hakeoides, Acacia ixiophylla, Acacia lanigera, Acacia lineata, Acacia luteola, Acacia latifolia, Acacia montana, Acacia megacephala, Acacia mabellae, Acacia mollifolia, Acacia oswaldii, Acacia obtusifolia, Acacia pulchella, Acacia polybotrya, Acacia rhodoxylon, Acacia rubida, Acacia rigens, Acacia stricta,
Species in the Fabaceae family
References
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:469715-1: Based on the initial data import